Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 35/42 and 6/25

35/42 + 6/25 is 161/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    6/25 = 6 × 42/25 × 42 = 252/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/1050 + 252/1050 = 875 + 252/1050 = 1127/1050
  5. 1127/1050 simplified gives 161/150
  6. So, 35/42 + 6/25 = 161/150
    In mixed form: 111/150

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com